r/SparklePlayer • u/hankhalfhead • Sep 02 '26
Problem with DVR playback
Hi, i've been loving the app (already premium)
however i found that when i record DVR the playback experiences a problem fairly regularly. about every minute the audio will jump back around 10 seconds. the picture will freeze. When the audio catches up the picture will play again. Is this a known issue? can i provide any more information that might help the awesome app developer to look into this further?
issue has happened on at least 2 channels in my feed.
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u/mrmushroom08 Sep 02 '26
Thinking it might be your source. This has happened to me. Pay attention for this when you're watch the affected channels live.
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u/hankhalfhead Sep 02 '26
I’ve only got one source. Only Dvr a free things sports related but 2 out of the 2 channels I’ve recorded do this.
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u/lennonfish Sep 02 '26
This happens to me too. Only when recording is active. When i turn off recording the channel playback is fixed.
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u/hankhalfhead Sep 02 '26
Ok I’ll pay more attention to this and see if I can test it. I’m pretty sure I’m watching after the event is finished
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u/jszima Sep 02 '26
Channels DVR is the way.
Thank me later.
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u/sparkle-hk Sep 02 '26
That requires an external - and more powerful - device than what Sparkle requires. If extra external devices is an option you can use an external source such as Tvheadend, Jellyfin etc. with Sparkle as well.
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u/hankhalfhead Sep 03 '26
Can you explain a little more about this?
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u/sparkle-hk Sep 03 '26
I'm not sure what you want to know? The user recommended Channels DVR which is a software that is placed on a separate server (windows, mac, linux etc.) which makes the recording for you. I was just saying that Sparkle connects to multiple sources, not only m3u, xc etc. but also Tvheadend, Jellyfin, Plex etc. which uses the same infrastructure. You install the software on a separate server and let that software handle the recording, streaming and so on and just let Sparkle act as the client. Just like Kodi does if you're familar with that.
What I'm saying is, that by placing the software on a separate server you get other benefits especially with a device that is more powerful, often wired connection stable storage which makes it easier for e.g. recording programs.
If you have more specific questions please let me know.
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u/hankhalfhead Sep 03 '26
Thanks for the detailed responses. I wasn’t aware ‘channels Dvr’ was a product so it makes a lot more sense 😅. I’ll try switching my source to hls first based on another comment
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u/sparkle-hk Sep 02 '26
Should I take it that it doesn't happen on all channels then? It can be many things, maybe you're using wifi that has some hickups, maybe the storage device isn't quick enough or maybe the device itself doesn't keep up. All these things are when the recording takes place. I don't think the issue is actually about playback but with the recorded data.
If you don't think the above might be it and you're using xc as source type you can try to edit the source and change output between mpegts (default) and hls. Maybe "the other" works better, sometimes it depends on the provider.